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Evil Dead and Spider-Man trilogies director Sam Raimi returns to his unique take on horror with Send Help.The trailers promised a pretty dark take on the genre, when in reality it’s much lighter and comic than is being sold.Rachel McAdams stars as Linda Liddle, a workhorse strategist at a financial management company who is overlooked for promotion by her entitled nepobaby of a CEO, Bradley Preston, played by Dylan O’Brien.The leading lady, reteaming with Raimi after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is a superb actress but her skills can’t hide how wildly miscast she is in this particular picture.McAdams is a gorgeous Hollywood star trying to pass for a frumpy, awkward 40-something singleton, who everyone in the office is nasty to for no particular reason other than wearing ...

A legendary horror movie boasting a 'shocking' ending is leaving Netflix in days.Fans hail Brian De Palma's adaptation as amongst the finest interpretations of Stephen King's work, available to watch on Netflix until Thursday, 26th February.The film in question is  Carrie, drawn from King's 1974 inaugural novel. Led by Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek, this teenage terror centres on the isolated schoolgirl Carrie White (Spacek).Subjected to relentless tormenting from her peers and mistreatment from her mother Margaret (Piper Laurie), Carrie's life takes an extraordinary turn when she discovers she possesses telekinetic abilities.Following a particularly cruel stunt by her bullies, she unleashes her newly discovered powers in a bloddy act of vengeance on prom night.Spacek's portrayal ga...

The $40 million Melania Trump movie made just £33,000 at the UK box office in its opening weekend, almost failing to hit the Top 30.Despite sitting at just 5% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, Donald Trump fans have hit the fan on Popcornmeter, bringing it up to 99% audience approval for the controversial new documentary film.Although the movie is focused on the First Lady, President Trump does feature throughout in the couple’s 20 day run up to their 2nd inauguration last year.But for those who have seen the film, did you spot the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that hints at Trump’s third term intentions?The 47th president has Trump 2028 hats on sale and hasn’t exactly shut down calls for him to run for an unconstitutional third term. But if the ending of the Melania movie is anyth...

There have been many harrowing films made about the horrors of the Holocaust over the years, from Schindler’s List to The Zone of Interest.And now a new World War 2 film based on the true life of survivor Herbert Heller, who kept his escape from Auschwitz secret for 60 years, is coming to cinemas next month.The Optimist stars Stephen Lang (Avatar), Elsie Fisher (Eighth Grade) and Luke Dave Bloom (Where the Crawdads Sing).The trailer and release date announcement shared: “From director and writer Finn Taylor, the film follows Herbert (Lang), now a beloved toy store owner in Northern California, in a heartrending, Northern Californian-set story. He has long concealed his wartime memories from even his own family. When he forms an unexpected friendship with a troubled teenager, Abbey (Fish...

Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard (Image: undefined)A film inspired by real events boasting a stellar Hollywood cast airs on Film4 this evening, with viewers hailing it as 'one of the best gangster movies'.Public Enemies hit cinemas in 2009 with a powerhouse ensemble including Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, Christian Stolte and Jason Clarke.The biographical crime drama follows the final years of notorious 1930s bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp).Whilst the FBI, under J. Edgar vacuum and agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale), attempts to eliminate "Public Enemy Number One" and his associates, Dillinger becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse whilst trying to sustain a romance with Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard).The picture earned roughly $214.1 million globally agai...

Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix (Image: undefined)A terrifying film has been praised by viewers as 'Oscar worthy' and 'anxiety inducing', and it's screening on Film4 tonight.Beau Is Afraid, which premiered in 2023, follows an extremely nervous and timid man called Beau who sets off on a bizarre, epic and nightmarish journey home following the death of his domineering, self-obsessed mother.This voyage compels him to face his deepest terrors, shame, and buried trauma in a Kafkaesque adventure that merges reality with fantasy, examining themes of motherly dominance, poisonous relationships, and overwhelming dread.Featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan and Nathan Lane, the picture is helmed by Ari Aster and has emerged as a cult favourite horror flick with admirers lauding i...

The film has been hailed one of the best Bond films (Image: REX/Shutterstock)A James Bond film starring the 'perfect' 007 actor has been praised by fans as 'underrated', and it's airing on ITV4 this evening.You Only Live Twice, which premiered in 1967, sees Sean Connery reprising his legendary role as James Bond as he probes the enigmatic hijacking of American and Soviet spacecraft, a crisis that risks sparking World War III.Following a staged death, 007 heads to Japan, where he joins forces with the Japanese Secret Service (Tiger Tanaka and Aki) to expose a SPECTRE conspiracy orchestrated by Ernst Stavro Blofeld.The fifth Bond instalment featuring Sean Connery boasts a screenplay written by Roald Dahl and an unforgettable volcano lair set that rivalled the entire budget of Dr. No. Crea...

ITVX is streaming a cinematic tour de force that devotees have hailed as a timeless gem - amongst Hollywood's finest achievements.The riveting prison drama Escape from Alcatraz, starring Clint Eastwood, arrived in cinemas in 1979 to widespread critical praise and commercial success.Since its release, this exceptional picture has cemented its status as one of the genre's most influential entries, garnering plaudits from distinguished directors including Quentin Tarantino, who lauded it as "both fascinating and exhilarating... cinematically speaking, it's Siegel's most expressive film".In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory for a second White House stint, the picture has witnessed renewed interest after the US President unveiled intentions to resurrect the long-shuttered Alcatraz ...

It's packed cast includes Jamie Foxx and Jason Bateman (Image: Universal)A 'brutal and underappreciated' contemporary war film is departing Netflix within days.Subscribers to the streaming platform have fewer than seven days remaining to view the movie and are being encouraged to catch it before it's too late. The title concerned is 2007's The Kingdom.It features an outstanding ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Entourage's Jeremy Piven, Monster The Jeffrey Dahmer Story performer Richard Jenkins, and Ozark star Jason Bateman.The picture also boasts a soundtrack by Danny Elfman who is renowned for creating The Simpsons theme tune as well as films including Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas.According to its plot summary, The Kingdom tracks federal agent Ron Fleur...

The Shakespeare adaptation remains beloved (Image: GETTY) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Fans of period dramas can’t afford to miss out on this Shakespeare adaptation of one of the Bard’s best-loved plays that's now streaming on Prime Video.This comes after others have enjoyed a "masterpiece" historical drama, a murder mystery series from an acclaimed author, and a period crime drama. The film was released in 1995 and took its cue from a haunting tale, with many praising the piece on IMDb. One user gave a glowing 10/10 review and described the play as their “favourite” Shakespeare story because it was so “fascinating” and hailed this adaptation as “absolutely brilliant”.They went on to say how the central ...